Platform Architect (Tax), FinTech (Bangkok based, Relocation provided)
Core
Define and drive the technical direction of Agoda's Tax technology ecosystem, translating complex tax rules and business requirements into robust, scalable, and compliant technical solutions for global financial operations.
Role type
Senior Platform Architect (FinTech/Tax)
Builds
Scalable, secure, and resilient tax platforms supporting high-volume global transactions and evolving regulatory needs.
Domain
FinTech, Tax Technology, Global Commerce
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Tax technology domain expertise (VAT, GST, corporate tax, withholding tax), system design for high-volume transactional platforms, API design, data flow architecture, integration patterns, observability, scalability, cloud-native architecture, mentoring senior engineers, translating regulatory requirements into technical models
Preferred skills
Experience with tax engines (Avalara, Vertex, OneSource), ERP/financial ledger integration, event-driven architecture, Kubernetes/EKS, serverless platforms, GDPR/CCPA/SOX compliance frameworks, large-scale platform modernization
Technologies
Kubernetes, EKS, serverless platforms, event-driven architecture, streaming, middleware
Responsibilities
Shape the technical direction and long-term roadmap for the Tax technology ecosystem; Own the architecture of mission-critical tax platforms; Design end-to-end solutions across internal systems, tax engines, and third-party platforms; Lead architectural reviews and provide expert guidance on system design and reliability; Mentor and influence senior engineers and technical leads; Communicate technical trade-offs to senior stakeholders across Finance, Product, and Engineering
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
